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- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries.
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Contains dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations and atlases, plus a wide range or subject-specific titles covering everything from accounting to zoology. Provides access to the full text of hundreds of highly regarded and popular reference sources. Provided by Credo.
- Lexi-PALS Drug Guide - Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box.
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Contains frequently updated consumer drug information sheets for medications and immunizations. Searched via "Health Source: Consumer Edition." Provided by EBSCOhost.
- Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary - Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page.
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Provides the full text of the popular dictionary. Searched via "Health Source: Consumer Edition." Provided by EBSCOhost.
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- Academic Search Premier
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Provides full text for more than 4,650 journals, including full text for more than 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- MasterFILE Premier
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Provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and 164,424 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of 440,207 photos, maps & flags. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- CINAHL FullText
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Provides full text for more than 600 journals indexed in CINAHL and is the world's most comprehensive source of full text for nursing & allied health journals. Contains full text for many of the most used journals in the CINAHL index - with no embargo. Full-text coverage dates back to 1981. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- Health Source: Consumer Edition
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Provides access to nearly 80 full text, consumer health magazines on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition
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Provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines; also features the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, which covers 1,300 generic drug patient education sheets with more than 4,700 brand names. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- MEDLINE
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Provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more. Created by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE uses MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) indexing with tree, tree hierarchy, subheadings and explosion capabilities to search citations from over 4,800 current biomedical journals. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- AARP - Caregiving
- The American Association of Retired Persons supplies caregiving information under the topics of "Balancing Work and Caregiving," "Guardianship," "Long Distance Caregiving," "Managing the Stress of Caregiving," and others.
- American Cancer Society - Hospice Care
- The American Cancer Society provides a layman's treatment of some commonly asked questions: "What is hospice?" "How can I find hospice?" and "Who pays for hospice?"
- American College of Physicians - Caregiving
- The College provides information dealing with such topics as "Understanding the Problem," "When to get Professional Help for Yourself," "What You can do to be a Supportive Caregiver," "Possible Obstacles," and "Carrying out and Adjusting your Plan".
- American Hospice Foundation
- AHF supports programs that help the terminally ill as well as their families and friends. Many free articles, covering a variety of topics, are available at their site.
- Children of Aging Parents
- CAPS began in Levittown, PA in 1977; Ann Landers mentioned the organization in one of her columns in 1986, and the ensuing mail that CAPS received pointed out the need for a national organization to address the existing situation. The organization provides resources, support, special programs and a caregiver guide.
- Children's Hospice International
- CHI's goal is to make hospice an integral part of pediatrics. Their site offers access to resources, events & news and resources.
- Eldercare Online
- This site is comprehensive in scope and varied in its coverage. Information dealing with healthy aging, residential options, insurance coverage, legal & financial matters are accessible.
- Ethnicelderscare.net
- A unique site in that it is geared toward people who will be caregivers to ethnic elders, many suffering from Alzheimer's and related conditions.
- Family Caregiver Alliance - Caregiving and Depression
- A very comprehensive site is provided addressing such topics as the symptoms of depression, dementia and care, how depression is treated, treatment options, and strategies to help the sufferer.
- Hospice Association of America
- HAA represents more than 2,800 hospices nationally; their Consumer Information section is full of general information - guides, fact sheets, etc.
- Hospice Foundation of America
- The HFA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and applying hospice and its philosophy. Their page provides access to information about what hospice is and coping with a loss.
- Hospice Net - What Questions Should I ask about Hospice Care?
- Drawn from an American Cancer Society article, this site provides numerous questions about accreditation, certification, consumer rights that may be asked when considering hospice care.
- Hospice Patient's Alliance - Main Hospice Topics
- This extensive site provides information dealing with a number of hospice related issues - Tips on bedside care, Family worksheets, Hospice standards of care and more.
- International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care
- IAHPC's goal is to increase the availability and quality of hospice and palliative care. AN abundance of information is available in their Resources section.
- Medline Plus - Caregivers
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview, coping information, specific conditions/aspects, additional organizations and statistics.
- Medline Plus - Hospice Care
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview, research, specific conditions/aspects, statistics and law & policy.
- Mom in the Middle
- This site is a discussion about those women who are caring for an aging parent and a growing family.
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- This site contains a detailed report with statistics about the profiles of caregivers and those they are taking care of.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
- This site provides information about hospice care - How to select a provider, Frequently asked questions, and an explanation of Medicare hospice benefits.
- National Institute on Aging - Caregiving Resources
- The Institute provides a list of Internet resources and Associations that will provide useful information to the caregiver.
- The Ribbon Online
- The highlights of this site include The Ribbon Newsletter, designed to provide information for caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia, and the "Recipe Corner" which provides healthful menus and recipes.
- Third Age
- News articles, chat groups, information recommendations, information on living arrangements, and a quiz for individuals are all available at this site.